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9 of the world’s most unique pieces of art Have you ever wondered what the most unique pieces of art in the world were? If so, then look no further. Below we have 9 of the world’s most unique pieces of work. Big Rig Jig - By Mike Ross This piece was made from two discarded 18-wheel tankers, and doubles as both a sculpture and observation tower. It may look as if it can barely support itself, but it is actually completely possible to climb inside of the sculpture as well as to

Here you have it, a piece on the world’s most seriously underrated art form, photography. This piece is for everyone, the people who love photography and those who haven’t been able to spend a bunch of time behind the lens. When we think of the term art, we typically picture a canvas and a brush (or brushes) . It isn’t the norm for individuals to think of a person with a camera and a person behind a camera capturing their vision. This is a bit sad considering the work that go

So, is digital art really art? There are new artists coming out with work every day via the internet - but there is still a question going around debating whether digital art should be considered art or not. This question threatens the lives of those who consider themselves digital artists. And, if you are one who asks this question, we just want you to know that the answer to it isn’t as simple as one might think. So, is digital art really art? Well, yes. Digital art is real

Street art is something that has become widespread throughout the world in its entirety. Although, when people think of street art they think of things like spray paint art and the like, the fact of the matter is that it can take on a variety of different shapes and forms. In the article that you’re about to read you’ll find pieces from some of the best street artists in the world. The works here have made many speechless and are still remembered to this day for their creativ

7 of the most lucrative ways to sell art It used to be a pain in the rear end trying to get your art career off the ground by way of the usual channels. The means to sell art were few and far between. There weren’t any websites with which a person could sell their work and if you wanted to sell your work you quite literally had to go and find that individual and speak to them directly. Whether this was via an impromptu street sale, a creative show, or at an art gallery was up

Music has been said to be the most powerful art form. Here’s why According to some the most moving and powerful form of art is music. Music has been said to be able to make one cry, high, dance around as if in ecstasy, and sing one’s lungs out as if they are on the stage reciting the song for an audience. According to Richard Ashcroft, “music is something that unifies us, it’s not something that polarizes us.” The question does remain though, why does music move us? Why is it

Here is what you need to know about the purpose of art Everywhere you look you will see a piece of art. All the way from the work you see in fine art galleries (such as ours) to the billboards you pass as you drive down the street. We know that it’s all art but how can you know what the purpose of art is? Art’s purpose is to enable people in both group settings and by themselves, to express emotion, remember history, expose the injustice that happens in the world, get over hu

How to frame and gallery wrap for presentation in galleries A question that has often been asked is, “What is the best way to choose frames for placement in galleries?” Should it be framed at all? Should the image just be gallery wrapped? Well, artwork is often displayed in a variety of different ways. Often, gallery images are displayed using both frames and gallery wrappings - neither is better than the other. However, both have their specific pitfalls, things to avoid duri

What wood is best for framing personal art? In the framing industry, it’s a well-known fact that we have been trying to provide customers with long sought-after value in terms of quality moldings. To reach this end, wood from a number of trees has been searched for and gathered under two separate varieties: softwood frames and hardwood frames. The two headings seemingly simplify things but as you’ll find out it’s still more difficult than that. Softwood and hardwood frames. A

Should you frame your art yourself? How would you do it? Only a collector would know how much a piece of artwork is worth (good thing we have one here). Also, while we’re on that topic, a collector would know whether the frame that the art is in is art itself or not. Framing a piece of art is something that is typically left to a professional framer (good thing we have one here as well.) Having a frame is something that is a critical piece of viewing a piece of art. Something